Pastoral Message | April 2022
A writer recently paraphrased Susan Sontag and said that “biography is the revenge of research upon the intellect.” What she meant is that biography takes a lived life—a human existence …
A writer recently paraphrased Susan Sontag and said that “biography is the revenge of research upon the intellect.” What she meant is that biography takes a lived life—a human existence …
On February 24, the world witnessed Russia invade and wage war on Ukraine. We’ve heard reports on the devastation, loss of life, and destruction; and witnessed the estimated 10 million …
Following Sanctuary worship on Sunday, March 13, the Facing Systemic Racism Committee presented our second session on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail. Led by …
You are invited to help provide Easter flowers for our Sanctuary worship service on Easter Sunday, April 9, or to make a monetary donation to support the EECM Food Pantry. …
Dear ELPC church family, On March 15, I will celebrate 16 years of ministry at ELPC. This anniversary is notable, not only for its longevity, but because it will also …
The ELPC Immigration and Integration Ministry Team, under leadership of Eric Jester, has helped to resettle: a mom and son from Sudan; a grandma, daughter, and granddaughter from Iraq; and …
At our annual Congregational Meeting in late February, attendees were presented with and elected our new slate of church officers. Join us in congratulating: Deacons | JoEllen Aleshire, Karen Beasley, …
I was thinking recently about the phrase, “accident of birth.” The moral philosopher Martha Nussbaum referred to it in the following paragraph: “All human beings are worthy of equal respect …
The Environmental Team of the Justice Committee is offering a daily reflection-action calendar from PC(USA). During Lent, we slow down, take time, and examine our spiritual lives and how we …
Beginning Sunday, March 6, ELPC looks forward to nurturing the faith of our youngest worshippers in the following ways: Church School | In-person classes will resume for all children. Children’s …